Federal Way, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Federal Way Police Department serves the city of Federal Way, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,492 violent crimes and 23,943 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.6 per 100k residents, which is 19.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 436.0 per 100k, 166.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.6 | C | 6492 | 106.2 | +19.2% |
| Property Crime | 436.0 | F | 23943 | 163.6 | +166.5% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 41 | 0.5 | +95.2% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 255 | 3.5 | -12.1% |
| Robbery | 18.7 | F | 835 | 5.8 | +221.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.9 | C | 1287 | 22.3 | +16.6% |
| Burglary | 41.5 | F | 3385 | 24.0 | +72.8% |
| Larceny | 220.1 | F | 14384 | 116.4 | +89.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 173.3 | F | 6040 | 22.2 | +681.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 0 miles | A 50.9 | F 322.9 | Violent: 59.8% lower Property: 25.9% lower |
| Issaquah | 0 miles | A 41.0 | F 336.1 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 22.9% lower |
| Mercer Island | 0 miles | A 12.1 | B 132.6 | Violent: 90.5% lower Property: 69.6% lower |
| Normandy Park | 0 miles | A 15.3 | D 199.0 | Violent: 87.9% lower Property: 54.3% lower |
| Redmond | 0 miles | A 45.9 | F 300.6 | Violent: 63.8% lower Property: 31.0% lower |